Meaning
strong and simple; not delicate:
The word rugged means strong, tough, or having a rough and uneven surface. It describes land with many rocks, machines built to last, or people who are strong and handle hard work well.
(of land) wild and not even; not easy to travel over:
- Jeeps are rugged vehicles, designed for rough conditions.
- rugged landscape/terrain/hills/cliffs
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